DCs-based therapies: potential strategies in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection
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DCs-based therapies: potential strategies in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection
Abstract
Pneumonia caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading globally. There have been strenuous efforts to reveal the mechanisms that the host defends itself against invasion by this virus. The immune system could play a crucial role in virus infection. Dendritic cell as sentinel of the immune system plays an irreplaceable role. Dendritic cells-based therapeutic approach may be a potential strategy for SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this review, the characteristics of coronavirus are described briefly. We focus on the essential functions of dendritic cell in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. Basis of treatment based dendritic cells to combat coronavirus infections is summarized. Finally, we propose that the combination of DCs based vaccine and other therapy is worth further study.
Keywords: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection; dendritic cells (DCs) vaccine; immune system response; immunotherapy; therapeutic vaccine.
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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.
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